Summary of this House’s best features (from Guest Reviews) • Less than a 4-mile drive to Disney World’s Animal Kingdom • Leather couches and a recliner with a total of 5 reclining seats • Privacy on the pool deck with flowering hedge-plants along the perimeter • A high-quality pool & spa water heating system • A spa/jacuzzi next to the house pool with FREE use for 2 hours per day • A 10-foot roof over the entire width of the 40-foot pool deck (called a Lanai) • Luxurious wooden furniture throughout the 2900 square foot house • Professionally made drapes on all the windows • High quality TV reception on the 7 LED HD Smart TVs • Over 100+ TV channels including most HBO channels • High speed Wi-Fi throughout the house and property, even on the Lanai • A desk with a PC for your personal use as needed • A gated resort with 24/7 security • Clubhouse with a beautiful pool/spa, game room, tiki bar, Fitness Center and TV room

Detailed Description of This House The Diamond on the Island is a house built and furnished for the traveler who demands the highest quality standards. It is located in the exclusive gated resort of Emerald Island. Two stop signs and two traffic lights, a 10-minute drive, separate you from Disney property! Your Magical Vacation starts when you see the dramatic palm tree-lined entrance with the beautiful foliage leading up to the security gates. Then you see the dolphin fountains and the very popular Clubhouse. As you meander down the street past the preserved park area, you begin to understand you are in a beautiful, elegant and secure world. The “Diamond on the Island” has 6 bedrooms and 5 ½ bathrooms with a maximum occupancy of 19. The 4 Master Suites with King Size beds and private baths allow several couples to have their necessary privacy. The two 2-twin-bed bedrooms and additional full-bath are furnished for the younger guests of your group, with fun, colorful and playful decor. The entire house is decorated in an elegant manner with upscale furnishing providing a warm and homey atmosphere for you to enjoy. As you enter the house, you are presented with a beautiful Burgundy Sofa and a Cocktail Table in the cozy Living Room. The floor here and throughout all downstairs rooms is tiled that allows you and your guests to relax, except for the Master Suite that has a high-quality diamond-patterned rug to provide the appropriate elegance for the Master Suite. A few steps in and you are at the stunning Dining Room with its double pedestal dining table and six high-backed upholstered chairs. The Grand Foyer Table with Marble top provides the majestic piece for the hallway leading into the Kitchen and Family Room. As you enter the Kitchen and Family Room area, you are overcome by the vaulted ceiling in the Family Room with its 18 feet long ceiling to floor drapes professionally made with the beautiful butterfly fabric and the 8 feet wide glass doors out to the pool deck from both the Kitchen and the Family Room. The two full size leather couches facing the 50-inch LED Smart TV invite you to relax on their power-reclining seats. The fully stocked Kitchen invites you to skip the fuss of going to restaurants and instead enjoy the pool and house. The 40-foot wide roof over the first 10 feet of pool deck (Lanai) provides an outdoor area rain or shine! The two ceiling speakers allow you to enjoy music from the Family Room stereo without disturbing those inside possibly watching TV. You could then step into the 15 x 30-foot crystal clear water of the heated pool or really relax in the 105-degree Jacuzzi, or you can just lay back on one of our comfortable loungers. The pool and lanai are South-facing which give you sun all day long, with the option of staying under the Lanai for shade. The pool has an easily removable safety fence providing extra protection for young children. Sleeping accommodations at the Diamond on the Island are exceptional. The 4 king-size beds and 4 twin-size beds have extraordinarily comfortable mattresses and are fitted with high quality bedding sets that make sleeping a true pleasure. All bedrooms have Samsung LED HD Smart flat screen TVs. All bedrooms, as well as the Family Room, have ceiling fans to provide the ultimate comfort. For the person who must do some work while away, the Loft has a beautiful desk and a very comfortable chair where any work, with or without a computer, can be done. Lastly, there is a Security System that monitors and controls many different actions to make your stay more comfortable and most importantly secure. The exquisite Emerald Island Resort Clubhouse of 4,000 square feet has a heated pool and spa, fitness room, sauna, Tiki Bar, gathering room, computers with free unlimited internet access and a video game room. Outside of the Clubhouse there are two playgrounds onsite, a volleyball court, basketball courts, tennis courts and a nature walking trail.

Amenities

Beds

4 King Beds

4 Twin Beds

1 Crib

Features

Air Conditioning

Communal Pool

Deck / Patio

Fitness Room

Free WiFi

Full Kitchen

Garage

Heated Pool

Heating

Hot Tub

Internet

Kid Friendly

Lanai

Linens Provided

Managed by Owner

No Pets Allowed

Non-Smoking

Outdoor Shower

Parking

Porch

Private Pool

Screen Porch

Towels Provided

Wheelchair Accessible

Wireless Internet

Appliances

Blender

Cable / Satellite TV

Ceiling Fans

Coffee Maker

Dishes & Utensils

Dishwasher

DVD Player

Freezer

Hair Dryer

Iron & Board

Microwave

Outdoor Grill

Oven

Refrigerator

Stove

Telephone

Television

Toaster

Washer / Dryer

Nearby Activities

Basketball Court(onsite)

Children's Pool(onsite)

Gym/Fitness Center(onsite)

Playground(onsite)

Tennis(onsite)

Volleyball Court(onsite)

Miniature Golf(2 miles)

Shopping Area(2 miles)

Grocery Store(3 miles)

Amusement Park(4 miles)

Boating(4 miles)

Theme Park(4 miles)

Golf(5 miles)

Bowling(6 miles)

Water Park(6 miles)

Water Skiing(6 miles)

Horseback Riding(10 miles)

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property

Rental rates quoted in

Rate Period

Nightly

Weekend Night

Weekly

Monthly

Min Stay

Mar 30 2019 - Apr 13 2019

$129

7 nights

Apr 20 2019 - Apr 26 2019

$379

7 nights

Apr 27 2019 - May 31 2019

$119

7 nights

Jun 01 2019 - Aug 23 2019

$199

7 nights

Aug 24 2019 - Nov 22 2019

$119

7 nights

Nov 23 2019 - Nov 29 2019

$379

7 nights

Nov 30 2019 - Dec 20 2019

$119

7 nights

Dec 21 2019 - Jan 03 2020

$379

7 nights

Jan 04 2020 - Jan 31 2020

$99

7 nights

Feb 01 2020 - Feb 28 2020

$169

7 nights

Feb 29 2020 - Apr 10 2020

$199

7 nights

Apr 11 2020 - Apr 17 2020

$380

7 nights

Apr 18 2020 - May 29 2020

$139

7 nights

May 30 2020 - Aug 21 2020

$199

7 nights

Aug 22 2020 - Dec 18 2020

$139

7 nights

Dec 19 2020 - Jan 01 2021

$399

7 nights

Fees:

Cleaning Fee: $200

Tax Rate: 13.5%

Notes:

We offer two discounts. 1. Saturday to Saturday reservations during Regular and High Season periods qualify for a 30% discount. 2. Saturday to Saturday reservations ALSO qualify for the ADDITIONAL 10% RETURNING GUEST discount. These discounts can be more than $400 off a one week rental. The rates listed above reflect the 40% discount which is available to only returning guests. Pool Heating fees for use of the PROPANE GAS water heater vary by month based on the actual cost to heat the water. Spa Use is FREE. Please note: These rates exclude taxes and fees and may vary depending on the length of your stay. Rates are also subject to change at the owner's discretion. Payment Options: Personal Check, Business Check, Cashier's Check, PayPal

About the owner: I am the father of 7 and grandfather of 9. Disney trips started in 1976 and continue to this day. It's hard to find a place with more vacation options than the Orlando area. We saw this development being built in 2000 and decided this was the ideal place to own a short-term rental house our children and grandchildren could use while renting it out in between. The Financial Crisis of 2007-8 brought much grief to this community. As Treasurer and President of the Homeowner’s Association, I was able to keep the association’s cash flow at a healthy level and thereby preserved the vital landscaping services. The location is almost perfect at 3 miles from Disney and the landscaping is outstanding. Animal Kingdom is 10 minutes away, Disney Hollywood Studios is 15 minutes and the Magic Kingdom is 20 minutes away. Some say the landscaping at the resort is like an extension of the Disney landscaping. The house provides everything imaginable to have a great vacation experience.

My husband and I took all of our kids and Grandkids to Florida and we rented this beautiful home. It is well cared for, has a beautiful pool and hot tub, in a beautiful and secure gated community and just minutes away from all the major attractions as well as in the middle between the Ocean and the Gulf. We all had our own bedroom and private bath. Our little kids could take naps, and the older ones and adults could visit and the kids could all go to bed and it was safe for the adults to use the hot tub and spend time together. We cooked many meals here; it tasted better and saved expense and hassle of eating out with tired small children. You can contact the owner if any questions come up; he is fantastic to deal with. We have used this home twice and have had friends use it as well. There is no better way to stay in the Orlando/Kissimmee area. This lovely home will meet your very highest standard; I would rate it with 10 stars if I could!

Jul 2017

We had 17 people that stayed in the house with ages ranging from 2 to 60 and we all had plenty of room with our own privacy. Each king bedroom has its own bath. We were able to cook at the house so that we could save on food expenses. The kids loved the swimming pool and hot tub. They were happy just to stay there and not go do other things. The house is conveniently located to Disney and Old Towne. We stayed in this house last year and this year and we hope to go again next year. The owner takes care of any issues that come up immediately and is easy to work with. I would suggest if you are going to do any serious cooking for a large crowd that

May 2017

It was a pleasure staying at this house again! This was our second time returning. John is, as always, the best! The first time was with my family several years ago. This time, it was with our friends - All couples. They loved the place and were super impressed. John called after we checked in to make sure that everything went smoothly and all was good with the house. During the week, two of our couples returned to the house earlier than we wanted to and was unable to get into the house after using the keypad. After several attempts, the keypad froze and they couldn't figure how to get back in. Since we were out at Disney Springs, I called John, spoke to his lovely wife. John was out but he called me back within 5 minutes and walked me through with instructions on how they could get back into the house. I couldn't ask for a quicker reply than that. I recommend John's house to anyone considering staying in the WDW area. It's convenient to all the parks and his place has all the comforts of home and then some.

Loved this house. Met all our needs. Family with 7 adults, 3 children (5 to 7) and 2 babies. There was plenty of baby equipment available to use - crib, pac'n play, highchair, excersaucer & 4 strollers. Kids enjoyed the pool every day, even after a full day at the parks. Would rent this house again. Owner was on top of things.

Stayed:February 2019Submitted: February 27, 2019

Owner response

Shari reserved my house more than a year in advance. She knew we had what she wanted and her review indicates she got all she needed and maybe some more. The weather was absolutely wonderful with several days in mid-February with high temps in the low 80's. So happy we could make their trip so enjoyable.

We had a wonderful time and would not hesitate to use this property again. Mr. Beck was very friendly and accommodating, he was always so quick to respond to any question we might have. Location was wonderful and close to anything we wanted to do or see. This was our first time to stay "off property" and we would definitely do it again.

Stayed:February 2019Submitted: February 15, 2019

Owner response

With over 14 years of renting experience, we know what the guest needs and we are proud to provide it.

The description of the house was spot on!! Everything was exactly as described. We choose this house because it had the room we needed to house 14 family members on our trip to Disney. The house is less than 4 miles away from Disney and the location was convenient to everything. The house was amazing and very accommodating for our large group. The pool was nice to be able to relax in after a long days at the parks!! The owners was amazing to work with! The owner communicated quickly and thoroughly and we never had to wonder what to do next!! Mr. Beck took the guess work out of everything by providing us ahead of time the places and things to do in and around the area as well as very helpful information about the Disney parks. Hands down one of our best vacations and we would definitely stay here again!!! Thank you Mr. Beck for sharing in the memories of our family Disney vacation.

Stayed:October 2018Submitted: October 15, 2018

Owner response

We look forward to this group's return and to those groups who want an outstanding experience.

EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!! We travel to Florida every May for a cheerleading competition with my family and another family. Although we have stayed in the same development in years past, we were lucky enough the find the diamond on the island this year and we know where we will be staying going forward. The communication with John (the owner of the property) was excellent, so I knew before we even arrived that this was going to be a top notch experience and we were not disappointed! The home is BEAUTIFUL! The furnishings are up to date, clean, and comfortable. The area is PERFECT for a Disney adventure or any other local event. The back porch is perfect and I noticed it had a much higher level of privacy compared to surrounding homes due to the strategic landscaping which I really enjoyed during morning coffee. I can't say enough about not only the property but the home owner, he made it simple and easy with no worry and complete confidence! If you are considering this property for your stay there is no need to second guess your decision....call John, book, and sit back and relax knowing that everything will be just as promised!

Stayed:May 2018Submitted: May 23, 2018

Owner response

So happy we could provide the perfect stay. We welcome Dria and her crew back next year. And we welcome all potential guests to join us for an EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE.

We had a group of 12 coming down, this property proved to be a FANTASTIC spot for all of us. The property was big enough for all, clean and everything was as promised and indicated before we got down there. The property is in a nice gated community and provided a pool for us to hangout at before we could check in and could stay at later into the day on check out.The location was perfect for hitting all the Disney properties, as everything was a 10-20 minute drive depending on traffic/time of day.We would definitely be interested in staying at this property again if and when we head back down to Disney/Orlando area!Owner was great to work with, no issues!

Stayed:April 2018Submitted: May 01, 2018

Owner response

My neighbor, who lives only 5 miles away from me here in Branchburg, New Jersey, went through the Internet to find me. It sure sounds like they hit the jackpot with a winner of a house for their Disney trip. Also, they get the 10% Returning Guest Discount on their next visit with us. How SWEET it is!!!!!!

First of all, the owner was great to deal with, very outgoing and excellent on communication. The house is definitely a 5-star rank!! 6 bedrooms of which 4 are King master bedrooms!!! All of the furnishings are up to date and have a nice rich flair to them. There was plenty more room than we needed in the house. The pool and spa were great to relax in after a round or two of golf. The house also offers some nice features such as automatic lighting at night - walk into the kitchen and the lights come on - walk out and they go off. Same with the rear patio. There were plenty of towels, pillows, blankets, etc. Also the kitchen was stocked with more than enough silverware, pots & pans, plates & cups. And finally, the community is a private gated community with 24-hour security. Take the 5 minutes to get a key card from the office and save yourself time later. This is the best!!!!!

We rented this property instead of a hotel stay. This was by far the best value for this area. The house is perfect for what we needed. We used this ad a place for business meetings and on the downtime plenty of private space for each individual. I would highly recommend this. Owner was very good to work with as well.

Stayed:January 2018Submitted: February 03, 2018

Owner response

We do all we can to provide an extraordinary experience at an affordable price and we did it again!